Phagocytosis and nitric oxide production by peritoneal adherent cells in response to Candida albicans in aging: a collaboration to elucidate the pathogenesis of denture stomatitis

• Main Authors: Taiane Priscila GARDIZANI (Author), Karen Henriette PINKE (Author), Heliton Gustavo de LIMA (Author), Vanessa Soares LARA (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Elderly denture wearers are commonly affected by Candida-associated denture stomatitis (DS), an inflammatory process of the oral mucosa strongly associated with Candida spp and other microorganisms, as well as local and systemic factors. The impaired immune response against pathogens is amo...